Petersham
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Petersham is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 1,194 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,079 ft (329 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Salem, 5.6 miles W.
- 1,194residents (2020 Census)
- 1,079 ftelevation · 329 m
- 54.2 sq miland area · 140.5 km²
- 22 / sq mipopulation density
- 01366ZIP code
About Petersham
Petersham is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,194 at the 2020 census. Petersham is home to a considerable amount of conservation land, including the Quabbin Reservation, Harvard Forest, the Swift River Reservation, and Federated Women's Club State Forest.
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Living in Petersham
- Median household income
- $110,750
- Median home value
- $392,400
- Median rent
- $1,679/mo
- Median age
- 56.3
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Petersham had 1,194 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,194 |
|---|---|
| Density | 22 per sq mi (9 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Petersham at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,194 (2020) |
| Land area | 54.23 sq mi (140.5 km²) |
| Water area | 14.01 sq mi (36.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4592° N, 72.2163° W |
| ZIP code | 01366 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502753120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Petersham
- New Salem5.6 mi W
- Barre6.0 mi SE
- Hardwick7.3 mi S
- Phillipston7.5 mi NE
- Athol8.1 mi N
- New Braintree10.1 mi SE
- Templeton10.2 mi NE
- Shutesbury10.2 mi W
- Orange10.8 mi N
- Hubbardston11.2 mi E
- Oakham11.5 mi SE
- Pelham11.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Petersham
What county is Petersham in?
Petersham is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Petersham, MA?
1,194 people lived in Petersham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Petersham, MA?
The ZIP code of Petersham is 01366.
What is the elevation of Petersham?
1,079 feet (329 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Petersham?
New Salem (5.6 mi), Barre (6.0 mi), Hardwick (7.3 mi), Phillipston (7.5 mi), Athol (8.1 mi).
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